Welcome to our comprehensive range of sunbed tanning lotions. You can improve your tan results by up to 50%* using a lotion, but which one is the best for you?
We have a wide range of sunbed lotions to suit all needs and budgets.
Our range of accelerators and intensifiers include options with and without bronzers. Bronzers? What does that mean? Well natural bronzers will give you an immediate golden glow while the DHA bronzers develop during and after your session for an intense bronzed look.
Want to protect your tattoos from fading? Look out for ColorGuard™ Plus Tattoo Technology in our lotions
And finally, the best way to prolong your tan is to keep your skin hydrated and feeling healthy. That is why we offer a range of tan extenders with and without bronzer. Maintain that sun kissed look for longer!
Top Tips To Choose a Tanning Lotion
What do you want from a lotion?
Instant Colour: Give our DHA Bronzers a go! What is DHA? Well, it’s a long complicated word…which is why we call it DHA, but in words you’ll understand it’s like fake tan, you will get instant colour from it.
Little Bit Bronze: Try a natural bronzer, these will give you instant colour but without the worry of missing areas on yourself and creating lines. If this is the case, these will wash off in the shower, by the time you do shower your tan will have developed resulting in a lovely natural tan.
100% Natural: If you are looking to build a tan gradually with no bronzers, we recommend using an intensifier lotion. It’s the best way to keep your skin hydrated, moisturized and help the progress of your tan.
What are you looking to spend? If you want to try before you buy purchasing a sachet is the best option to decide if the lotion is best for you. There are lotions for every budget.
I don’t use a lotion, why should I and what should I try?
Would you shower without body wash? Many customers believe using lotion is just another selling technique, however natural skin reflects UV but having lotion on will prevent this. If you are using sunbed for any other reason than tanning, for example your doctor has suggested it. You can use an intensifier; this will just make sure your skin stays moisturised and hydrated which will result in a healthy glow. You shouldn’t feel obliged to buy any lotion, its personal preference. You don’t have to buy a botte straight away, you can purchase sachets which allows you to find the right lotion for you. You can then purchase a bottle of the lotion, each bottle is equivalent to 17 sachets, so if you tan regularly, you will save yourself money by doing this.
For your first lotion we recommend you look at the different lotions, see what they have to offer and you can ask our fully trained staff to help you find the perfect lotion for your skin type and tanning preferences, we even have specific lotions for your face and tattoo protection!
Check out some of The Tanning Shop Team’s choices below!
Meet some of the team and their favourite style of lotion
Ayesha - Lincoln Manager
Intensifier
Claire - Leeds Manager
DHA Bronzer
Roberta - Hednesford Team Member
Natural Bronzer
My favourite lotion is the naturally hot! It leaves my skin feeling really moisturised and gives me an amazing glow!
Robbie - Head office
Intensifier
TANNING BOOST – JUST €2.20
TANNING BOOST
Begin within! Improve your tan and skin condition from the inside out. Our zesty, Juicy Orange flavoured drink is designed to not only boost tanning results but improve skin condition over time! Our signature recipe is packed with essential vitamins and tan-enhancing ingredients and is suitable for vegans. How does it improve my tanning results? Our signature recipe contains Beta Carotene, a natural colour booster that works alongside your tanning sessions to enhance your natural colour and give you deeper and darker results!
Contains skin-nourishing ingredients such as; Vitamins A, B3, B5, B12, C and E, Aloe Vera Extract and Green Tea Extract
Flavour: Juicy Orange
1 Bottle €2.20
SMOOTH FACES – JUST €18.00
SMOOTH FACES (INTENSIFIER)
Smooth faces facial intensifier is specifically designed for use on your delicate facial skin while UV Tanning. This slinky formula promotes a radiant glow while ensuring your skin remains hydrated. With its built in Clear Complexion Complex it helps cleanse and heal skin for a beautiful, smooth appearance.
Hypoallergenic properties within this lotion allow even those with the most sensitive skin to have golden Smooth Faces®! This product is jam-packed with quality skincare ingredients, making it a great way to care for your skin outside of your tanning journey too!
Bronzer: No
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Fragrance Free
Bottle (120ml) €18.00
AUSTRALIAN GOLD ACCELERATOR COLLECTION – FROM €18.50
AUSTRALIAN GOLD DARK TANNING ACCELERATOR SUNBED LOTION
The multi award-winning Accelerator lotion is a long-standing customer favourite here at the Tanning Shop! The lightweight, silky formula in this sunbed lotion includes Australian Gold’s signature Biosine Complex® – an advanced combination of Tea Tree Oil, Olive Oil, Aloe Vera and Panthenol which soothe, soften and moisturise – allowing your natural pigmentation process to tan you faster and darker. Packed with Native Australian Oils this luxurious lotion is super quick to absorb. Enriched with Vitamin A & E it’s perfect for nourishing and hydrating your skin whilst building a gorgeous glow! Also available in Spray
Bronzer: No
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Classic Cocoa Dreams
Sachet (15ml) €3.50
Bottle (250ml) €18.50
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €1.09 per session (approx)
AUSTRALIAN GOLD ACCELERATOR SPRAY LOTION
For those who love the multi award-winning Accelerator lotion but are looking for a faster application, the Accelerator Spray is the perfect choice! The lightweight, easy to apply formula includes Australian Gold’s signature Biosine Complex® – an advanced combination of Tea Tree Oil, Olive Oil, Aloe Vera and Panthenol which soothe, soften and moisturise – allowing your natural pigmentation process to tan you faster and darker. Packed with Native Australian Oils this luxurious lotion is super quick to absorb. Enriched with Vitamin A & E it’s perfect for nourishing and hydrating your skin whilst building a gorgeous glow!
Bronzer: No
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Classic Cocoa Dreams
Bottle (250ml) €21.00
AUSTRALIAN GOLD BRONZE ACCELERATOR LOTION (NATURAL BRONZER)
Get all of the tanning acceleration of the classic Accelerator sunbed lotion but with the addition of an instant bronzed glow. The iconic formula has added instant natural bronzers which give you immediate golden results with this lotion! The lightweight, silky and smooth formula in this sunbed cream includes Australian Gold’s signature Biosine Complex® – an advanced combination of Tea Tree Oil, Olive Oil, Aloe Vera and Panthenol which soothe, soften and moisturise – allowing your natural pigmentation process to tan you faster and darker. Brimming with Native Australian Oils this luxurious lotion is super quick to absorb. Enriched with Vitamin A & E this lotion is perfect for nourishing and hydrating your skin whilst building a gorgeous glow!
Bronzer: Yes
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Classic Cocoa Dreams
Sachet (15ml) €3.50
Bottle (250ml) €20.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €1.17 per session (approx)
AUSTRALIAN GOLD ACCELERATOR EXTREME LOTION (INTENSE BRONZER)
The iconic Accelerator lotion formula has been super charged with both instant natural bronzers, which give you immediate golden results, and delayed bronzers which develop during and after your session for an intense bronzed glow! This sunbed lotion contains Australian Gold’s signature Biosine Complex® – an advanced combination of Tea Tree Oil, Olive Oil, Aloe Vera and Panthenol which soothe, soften and moisturise – allowing your natural pigmentation process to tan you faster and darker. Packed with Native Australian Oils this luxurious lotion is super quick to absorb. Enriched with Vitamin A & E this lotion is perfect for nourishing and hydrating your skin whilst building a gorgeous glow!
Bronzer: Yes
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Classic Cocoa Dreams
Sachet (15ml) €3.50
Bottle (250ml) €23.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €1.35 per session (approx)
AUSTRALIAN GOLD DARK TANNING ACCELERATOR K SUNBED LOTION
Accelerator K gives the same great results as the standard Accelerator lotion but with an additional tanning boost! This sunbed lotion is infused with a triple blend of carrot root, water and oil and is a rich source of Beta Carotene which is renowned for its powerful natural colour boosting ability. What’s more, this cream is filled with Australian Gold’s Skin Softening Blend which combines Sweet Almond and Coconut Oils, vitamins and Aloe Vera to support skin cell health and rejuvenation. Packed with Kakadu plum, which is the world’s richest source of vitamin C, this lotion contains a packed list of ingredients to protect, nourish and brighten skin! No wonder it’s a firm favourite with customers at The Tanning Shop!
Bronzer: No
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Classic Cocoa Dreams
Sachet (15ml) €3.50
Bottle (250ml) €22.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €1.29 per session (approx)
BLACK COLLECTION – FROM €25.50
DARINGLY DARK SUNBED LOTION
This intensifier sunbed lotion combines natural colour boosters with deep hydration, for a nourished natural glow. Packed with melanin increasing ingredients such as Tyrosine and Glycerin you will see deeper, even results fast! With added caffeine your skin will look and feel energised and rejuvenated after every use! What’s more, a lush blend of oils including Sunflower, Olive and Coconut Oil provide deeper moisturisation for longer-lasting colour. The better condition the skin, the deeper and longer-lasting the tan will be.
Bronzer: No
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Fruity Coconut
Sachet (15ml) €4.00
Bottle (250ml) €26.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €1.53 per session (approx)
DEVIOUSLY BLACK BRONZER LOTION
Enhance your glow quickly with this powerful bronzing sunbed lotion. Deviously Bronze is packed with a blend of Natural Bronzers – Black Walnut Shell and Fennel Seed Extract – and Melanin to deliver an immediate hit of colour whilst DHA provides a longer, delayed golden tan for intense colour that lasts for days! Due to the high level of bronzers, this sunbed lotion is perfect for those who have already built a base tan but are looking for a more intense, deeper bronzed colour. Packed with a selection of natural oils and absinthe extract, it’s the perfect lotion to ensure your skin is deeply nourished and hydrated during your tanning journey.
Bronzer: Yes
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Mesmerising Oasis
Sachet (15ml) €5.00
Bottle (250ml) €33.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €1.94 per session (approx)
CHARMINGLY BLACK NATURAL BRONZER LOTION
Looking for an immediate glow while your natural tan develops underneath? This 40X Super-Natural Bronzer contains both caramel and black walnut shell to provide a rich and immediate bronzed glow. Infused with wild indigo extract, which contains a natural violet tone, this lotion ensures a rich bronzed glow with zero orange or red tones, a similar principle to purple shampoo. Blueberry extract (rich in vitamin A and K) acts as a skin conditioning agent to combat photo-ageing for a youthful appearance. The lotions charming mix of ingredients are sure to leave you firmly under its spell!
Bronzer: Yes
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Tropical Mist
Sachet (15ml) €4.75
Bottle (250ml) €32.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €1.89 per session (approx)
AUSTRALIAN GOLD CHEEKY BROWN LOTION
Cheeky Brown is new to The Tanning Shop this year but a firm favourite with Australian Gold users! This luscious lotion is packed with hydrating and nourishing ingredients from Australian Gold’s special Biosine Complex® formula, allowing your natural pigmentation process to tan you faster and darker. The immediate bronzers in this lotion ensure an instant hit of colour, whilst your natural tan develops underneath, for a glowing complexion. The Aloe Vera in this formula has powerful healing, moisturising and soothing properties to help extend the life of your tan and improve future results. The Herbal DNA also found in this lotion works to improve skin complexion. Please note the instant bronzers will wash away with water.
Bronzer: Yes
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Classic CocoaDreams
Sachet (15ml) €3.75
Bottle (250ml) €26.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €1.53 per session (approx)
OUTBACK COLLECTION – FROM €39.00
PARTY ANIMAL INTENSIFIER SUNBED LOTION – TATTOO PROTECTION
Party Animal intensifier lotion contains a unique blend of Tyosine and Coconut oil which work to enhance your natural colour for fast, nautural, darker results! Packed with Native Australian Desert Plant Extracts, Desert Lime and Quandong, this sunbed lotion is deeply nourishing, soothing and hydrating. Filled with a decadent blend of Australian super fruits which provide powerful antioxidant properties that protect and nurture for improved skin appearance.
Party Animal also contains ColorGuard™ Plus Tattoo Technology with Tiger Grass and Cocoa Butter which creates a moisture-seal blend to prevent tattoos from fading.
Bronzer: No
Tattoo protection: Yes
Fragrance: Wild Berries and Lavender
Sachet (15ml) €5.75
Bottle (250ml) €39.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €2.29 per session (approx)
FEELIN’ BEACHY SUNBED LOTION
New to the Tanning Shop! This luxurious lotion is packed with Australian Gold’s Ultra-Dark Paradise Glow Bronzer recipe; which combines caramel, algae extract and DHA bronzer. The immediate bronzers in Feelin’ Beachy deliver an instant glow while the DHA delayed bronzers continue to develop after your tanning session for a deeper, darker colour. This sunbed lotion contains a refreshing blend of native eucalyptus-infused water and watermelon which gives the lotion its fresh tropical scent and provides unrivalled skin hydration. A decadent mixture of Safflower, Sunflower, Sweet Almond Oils and Shea Butter in this lotion helps lock in the skin’s moisture for visibly smooth and silky skin.
Bronzer: Yes
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Sweet Summer Delight
Sachet (15ml) €5.25
Bottle (250ml) €36.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €2.12 per session (approx)
NOTHING BUT BLACK BRONZER LOTION
The most powerful bronzer in Australian Gold’s Outback Collection! This lotion really does tick all the boxes – providing a luxury nourishing sunbed lotion, with bronzer technology and tattoo protection! This sunbed lotion is filled with Australian native Emu Bush and Kangaroo Paw Extracts which have unrivalled skin regenerative effects, keeping skin hydrated for an improved skin appearance! This silky lotion contains a mix of powerful bronzing ingredients including natural Bronzers, DHA and Tyrosine which work together to deliver a darker hue over time.
Nothing But Black also contains ColorGuard™ Plus Tattoo Technology with Tiger Grass and Cocoa Butter creates a moisture-seal blend to prevent tattoos from fading.
Bronzer: Yes
Tattoo protection: Yes
Fragrance: Agave and Lime
Sachet (15ml) €6.50
Bottle (250ml) €43.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €2.53 per session (approx)
HOT! COLLECTION – FROM €48.00
AUSTRALIAN GOLD HOT SUNBED LOTION
The HOT! range is one of the best-selling tanning lotions world-wide! With an industry exclusive concentrate Aloe Vera gel as its base, the HOT! range leads the way in maintaining healthy, smooth, hydrated skin while tanning! The lotion’s exclusive Maximum Tanning Energy® properties help to enhance the skin’s ability to retain moisture for longer (this in turn helps skin to promote a darker, longer-lasting colour). Packed with Omega Oils derived from Macadamia, Kukui Seed, Olive and Tea Tree, this silky sunbed lotion provides unrivalled levels of skin conditioning and moisturising. The luxurious mix of Liposomes, Vitamins A, C & E and Amino Acids help to deliver a darker and deeper natural colour every time.
Bronzer: No
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Classic Cocoa Dreams
Sachet (15ml) €6.25
Bottle (250ml) €48.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €2.82 per session (approx)
HOT! HYBRID WITH RED LIGHT COLLAGEN TECHNOLOGY SUNBED LOTION
The new kid on the block! HOT! Hybrid leads the way when it comes to sunbed lotion innovation! This luxurious smooth and silky cream is designed to be used with both standard UV tanning beds and Red Light UV Tanning Beds. Love our Lightvision beds? This is the perfect lotion to pair with your Lightvision sessions to maximise both your tanning results and the red radiance light results which help to boost collagen & elastin production for smoother skin. With an industry exclusive concentrate Aloe Vera gel as its base the HOT! lotion range leads the way in maintaining healthy, smooth, hydrated skin! The unique blend contains more than 200 amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and enzymes which care for your skin. The lotion’s exclusive Maximum Tanning Energy® properties also help to enhance the skin’s ability to retain moisture for longer (this in turn helps skin to promote a darker, longer-lasting colour).
Please note red light beds will boost the results of this lotion compared to a classic UV sunbed.
Bronzer: No
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Classic Cocoa Dreams
Sachet (15ml) €6.75
Bottle (250ml) €53.00
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €3.12 per session (approx)
HOT! BLACK LOTION
HOT! Black is the ultimate bronzing lotion from the HOT! range! As with the other lotions in the HOT! range, this lotion is built with the same industry exclusive concentrate Aloe Vera gel as its base but Black is packed with added natural and DHA bronzers. This luxurious sunbed lotion boasts a blend of caramel and black walnut natural bronzers alongside a boost of DHA bronzers. With added DermaDark technology, this lotion is perfect for building a deeper natural colour alongside the added bronzers within the formula long after your session. Liposomes, vitamins and amino acids combine to deliver moisture to the skin for a deeper, darker, bronzed radiance
Bronzer: Yes
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Classic Cocoa Dreams
Sachet (15ml) €6.50
Bottle (250ml) €51.50
1 Bottle = 17 Sachets = €3.00 per session (approx)
Cypher Collection – FROM €65.00
CYPHER TITANIUM SUNBED LOTION
This lotion is a true breakthrough in tanning lotion technology! This luxurious, powerful lotion utilises Tyrosine blended with a Melanin Activated Peptide (MAP) to help build dark, natural golden results fast! Build deeper and darker results with this lotions D-Cýphêr Complex which unlocks the proteins essential colouration in melanin. Plus, with Cýphêr’s Cell Speak Complex® and Youth Boost™ formula you can combat the signs of aging and achieve unrivalled radiance with every use.
Limited stock, available in selected stores only
Bronzer: No
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Zesty Lime (Verbena, Lime, Coconut and Bergamot)
Sachet (15ml) €7.00
Bottle (200ml) €65.00
1 Bottle = 13 Sachets = €5.00 per session (approx)
CYPHER TITANIUM BRONZER LOTION
Like its intensifier counterpart, this lotion is a true breakthrough in tanning lotion technology! This luxurious, powerful lotion utilises Tyrosine blended with a Melanin Activated Peptide (MAP) to help build dark, natural golden results fast! Unlike the original accelerator, this version is filled with Cypher’s Quinque Quintus [55] Bronzer technology which delivers an instant glow that deepens to a rich deeper hue as it develops.
Plus, with D-Cýphêr Complex, which unlocks the proteins essential colouration in melanin, you will see notably deeper and darker results. This sunbed lotion is packed Cýphêr’s Cell Speak Complex® and Youth Boost™ formula to help combat the signs of aging and achieve unrivalled radiance with every use.
Limited stock, available in selected stores only
Bronzer: Yes
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Zesty Lime (Verbena, Lime, Coconut and Bergamot)
Sachet (15ml) €7.00
Bottle (200ml) €65.00
1 Bottle = 13 Sachets = €5.00 per session (approx)
HEMP NATION TAN EXTENDERS – FROM €19.50
HEMP NATION AGAVE & LIME (EXTENDER)
Maximise your tanning results by adding Hemp Nation to your UV Tanning Journey! This incredible deeply nourishing tan extender lotion is the perfect partner to our huge sunbed lotion range. Created with Australian Golds signature Hemp Nation base which combines their Hydrating Complex, HydraRich™ Blend and their Age-Defying Blend.
This super silky lotion is packed with Agave which soothes and supports skin rejuvenation whilst also moisturising for long-lasting colour! Lime is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and citric acid which work to rejuvenate the skin.
Sea salt can also be found in this unique recipe which contains potassium and other colour enhancing minerals which work to deepen your tan with regular use. Plus, with added DermaDark® bronzers, which work as a perfect streak free colour boost between sessions, you can be sure your skin is fully nourished and glowing at all times!
Bronzer: Yes
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Agave and Lime
Bottle 535ml: €19.50
HEMP NATION VANILLA PINEAPPLE (EXTENDER)
The newest member of our Hemp Nation Collection! This incredible deeply nourishing tan extender lotion is the perfect partner to our huge sunbed lotion range. Created with Australian Golds signature Hemp Nation base which combines their Hydrating Complex, HydraRich™ Blend and their Age-Defying Blend. Maximise your tanning results by adding Hemp Nation to your UV Tanning Journey!
The Vanilla Pineapple and Tropical fruit blend boasts a rich blend of antioxidants that help reduce the signs of ageing, promote skin elasticity, hydrate and soften the skin
Bronzer: No
Tattoo protection: No
Fragrance: Vanilla Pineapple
Bottle 535ml: €19.50